Finances
Application Process
Advising
Internship Search
Health and Wellness
100

What is the maximum dollar amount of support one student can receive in one summer? 

$4800

100

What is the most important question on the application? 

The engaged scholarship essay question. 

100

Is advising required to apply for a Lang Center summer grant? 

Yes

100

Do students need to have an internship offer in hand at the time of applying for a Lang Center grant? 

No 

100

Which students need to complete a Travel Health Check at Worth before their summer experience? 

Any student traveling internationally. 

200

If a student has an internship that is 10 weeks long and part-time (less than 35 hrs/week), what is the maximum amount of funding that they are eligible for? 

$2400 (half of $4800) 

200

What is the deadline for applications for Summer 2019? 

Wednesday, February 6 at 3:59PM EST. 

200

If a student is interested in the Chester Community Fellowship, who should they schedule an advising appointment with? 

Ashley Henry

200

How many internships should students apply to?

At least 10. 

200

What are some good tips for adjusting to a 9-5? 

Sleep, Eat Well, Distribute Tasks, etc. 

300

Can part of my summer grant go to pay a fee to participate in a program? 

No. 

300

What *new* question is being added this year? 

Please explain how the grant will impact your ability to participate in the experience. 

300

A student wants to apply for Faculty-Led Engaged Research. Who should they schedule an advising appointment with?  

The faculty member with which they would like to work. 

300

What main resource does the Lang Center have to help students with their internship searches?

Social Impact Host Site Database & Map 

300

Who should I call in the event of an emergency?

Swarthmore Public Safety, No matter where you are! 

400

What is the maximum amount a student can claim as "summer earnings"? 

$2500 

400

Who evaluates applications? 

All applications are blindly reviewed by faculty, staff, and students (past recipients). 

400

What does a student need to do to schedule and prepare for an advising session with an LCA? 

Either by Google Form or email; they then need to fill out a pre-advising form. 

400

What should a student do if it is April 30 and they still do not have an internship host site? 

Schedule a meeting with a Lang Center staff member ASAP. 

400

Do students have health insurance over the summer?

Yes. College plans go from mid-end of August each year to the next. 

500

Will my grant be taxed? 

It depends! Refer to handbook. 

500

Name at least one "named award" that the Lang Center administers. 

Asian American Nonprofit

Belive Social Action

Cilento Family Community Service

Class of 61 Arts & Social Change 

Gilmore Stott Service

Nason 

Anderson 

Lenfest

Lubar (travel somewhere never been)

Miller Environmental Preservation 

Penrose International

Robbins/Chang

Sager

Can also accept: SBAN or Hawai'i/Swarthmore

500

Can LCAs schedule an advising session during their shift? 

Only if their shift is at night. 

500

What should I do after I accept an internship offer?

Withdraw from any and all outstanding application processes. 

500

Do students traveling abroad need to purchase extra insurance? 

No, the College purchases this for students.